The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
Leading and controlling purchasing projects to achieve targets.
Review and analyze cost
Collecting data to release to the buyer for quoting activity
Communicating the progress of the project to team members and executives.
Preparing necessary presentation material for meetings
Maintaining purchasing project documents such as tracking sheet and reports
Required Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills and Experience:
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Organizational skills
Microsoft Office (Excel)
Negotiation Skills
Document Management
Beneficial Skills and Experience
1-5 years of previous Purchasing and/or Project experience
Education/Training/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, other Applied Science, or Purchasing supply chain management is preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business or other non-technical area is acceptable based on proven technical skill.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 20 %
Must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
Work Environment Requirements
With reasonable accommodation:
Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
Attendance/Work Hour Requirements
Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
Must be willing and available to work weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.